Baseball Heaven on Earth
For five magical days in July, Major League Baseball and John Hancock Financial Services will transform Seattle's Stadium Exhibition Center into Baseball Heaven on Earth. With over 40 baseball-themed attractions, the John Hancock All-Star FanFest interactive baseball spectacular is the largest baseball event in the world that provides baseball fans of all ages the once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the fun and excitement of the Major League Baseball Midsummer Classic - the All-Star Game.

Here are just a few of the activities you can take part in at the John Hancock All-Star FanFest event: Test your skills in state-of-the-art video batting and pitching cages where you can face life-size images of Greg Maddux, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire and many more! See baseballs, bats and other tools of the game being made right before your eyes. Learn about the game of baseball from real Major League Baseball players, coaches, managers and umpires in interactive clinics. Take a walk through time and see priceless treasures from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York or pay tribute to the heroes of the Negro Leagues.

Ticket Prices: $15 for Adults $10 for children 12 and under, senior citizens and military personnel. Children under 2 are free

On sale April 16, tickets will be sold on a timed-entry basis. Once you're in John Hancock All-Star FanFest, you can stay as long as you like. Tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone call (206) 622-HITS (4487), or visit the SAFECO Field box office.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
is proud to bring the 72nd All-Star Game
to Seattle this summer and with it, John Hancock
All-Star FanFest; five days of baseball heaven on earth. From July 6-10, The Stadium Exhibition Center will be transformed into a baseball fan's dream come true, with more than a quarter million square feet of state-of-the-art interactive games, clinics, free autograph sessions, live entertainment, collectibles, and much, much more! To make this all possible, we are looking for some exceptional people to join our MVP Volunteer Team.

John Hancock All-Star FanFest is in search of enthusiastic fans age 18 or older, who love baseball, enjoy working with people and are interested in volunteering for a truly memorable experience. Put on one of our limited edition team uniforms (yours to keep), and become a host, information guide, skills game coach or any of the dozens of other interesting and challenging positions at the world's largest baseball showcase. To be on the roster you must be available to work one shift for at least three consecutive days during the period of July 6-10.

If this sounds like you, and you would like more details, we would like to invite you to attend our MVP Volunteer Information and Registration session, Thursday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. During this one hour meeting, we'll introduce you to John Hancock
All-Star FanFest and explain, in detail, the types of volunteer assignments available and the necessary dates and shift times. You'll have an opportunity at that time to add your name to our limited roster by completing an application form.

To reserve a seat and ensure your spot as a potential MVP Volunteer, please leave your name and address on our hotline at (800) 449-3267 or write to us at:

Knothole Gang presented by Lowe's
Peek through the grand old outfield fence and re-live some of the greatest Major League Baseball All-Star Game moments.

Major League Baseball presented by John Hancock, RealNetworks and Tiffany & Co.
Visit our official website - MLB.com, see the World of Baseball and check out all of the official awards and trophies of MLB

DIRECTIONS TO SEC:
Transit
Just across the street from SAFECO Field, the bus is a great way to get to FanFest! Over 30 bus routes run within three blocks of the Stadium Exhibition Center and many more pass through the International District bus tunnel station just four blocks to the north.

Four transit agencies bring buses into Seattle to locations near the ballpark and FanFest. Metro is the King County transit agency. Metro provides easy access to the Stadium
Exhibition Center via a number of bus routes on First, Second, and Third Avenues.

Information about Metro service from anywhere in King County is available by calling (206) 553-3000 or 206-684-1739 (TTY) or online at http://transit.metrokc.gov.

Sound Transit operates between King County and Snohomish County to the north, and Pierce Country to the South, operating express bus services. Sound Transit information is available through Metro Transit. Community Transit is the Snohomish County transit agency and can be reached at 1-800-562-1375 or (425) 353-RIDE. Pierce Transit operates transit services out of Pierce County and can be contacted at http://www.ptbus.pierce.wa.us/ or call (253) 581-8000.

Trains King Street Station is just two blocks north of the ballpark and FanFest. The Amtrak Coast Starlight and Empire Builder trains arrive there daily. Regional train service, the Amtrak Cascades, runs between Vancouver, B.C. and Eugene, Oregon, and makes stops at King Street Station four times per day. For information about any of these trains contact Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL or on the web at "Amtrak".

Bicycles
Seattle has many bicycle paths and is very user friendly for bicyclists (as long as you don't mind a few challenging hills!). The path along the waterfront is flat and provides a great opportunity to get in a nice bicycle ride along with FanFest fun!

SAFECO Field has secured parking for over 150 bicycles in the SAFECO Field Garage located on Atlantic Street east of Occidental Avenue. There is no charge for bicycle parking. Additional bicycle racks are available next to the garage on the west plaza. Bicyclists are advised to avoid chaining bicycles to parking meters, trees or other objects that might impede the very heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic around the ballpark.
For information on riding your bicycle in Seattle, visit http://www.cascade.org/bikeinfo.html.

Driving Directions to Stadium Exhibition Center

From the North and South - Outside city limits: Take the Interstate 5 exit marked for SAFECO Field (exit 164 from the north and 164B from the south). Follow the signs to Fourth Avenue South and turn right. Turn right at the first light on to South Royal BroughamWay.

Inside city limits: From the north, follow Aurora Avenue southbound to First Avenue exit ramp (exits from the left lane). Follow First Avenue southbound to South Royal Brougham Way. Turn Left From 1st Avenue on to South Royal Brougham Way.

From the East -

Via Interstate 90: Follow the signs to Fourth Avenue South and turn right. Turn right on to South Royal Brougham Way.

Via State Route 520: Exit on to Interstate 5 southbound. Take exit 164. Follow the signs to Fourth Avenue South and turn right. Turn right at first light on to South Royal Brougham Way.

ParkingThe Stadium Exhibition Center Garage is located next to SAFECO Field at 4th Avenue South and Royal Brougham Way, it also offers easy access on and off of I-90 and I-5.

Walking
Seattle streets are user friendly. Many downtown hotels are within a 30- minute walk of the ballpark & SEC. Just remember to bring a jacket, as a morning or late evening stroll back to your hotel can be a bit chilly.